Candrakānti, a noble maiden, was given by her father in marriage to Someśvara, the illustrious king of Kānyakubja from the Apahāna lineage. Meanwhile, in the serene heights of the Himalayas, a twice-born sage named Jayaśarmā was immersed in deep meditation. Upon relinquishing his mortal body, this pure-souled ascetic was reborn as the son of Candrakānti, and his younger brother, Ratnabhānu, a mighty hero, followed soon after. Ratnabhānu grew to be a conqueror, subduing the proud regions of Gauḍa, Vaṅga, and the desert lands. In these times, there lived an auspicious woman named Vīravatī, the sister of Gaṅgāsiṃha. By the command of Shiva, a son of Nakula was born upon that land, and after seven years, he became equal in strength and virtue to his father. Kīrtimālinī, another noble lady, bore three sons, all proud and illustrious. The eldest was named Pṛthivīrāja, with his two younger brothers by his side. When Pṛthivīrāja reached twelve years of age, a lion-hearted spirit, Siṃhakhela, arose. He journeyed to the beautiful Himalayas, becoming devoted to yoga and meditation. Elsewhere, in the city of Mathurā, Dhuṃdhakāra was born, and his younger brother came into the world in Ajmer. Pradyota and Vidyota, both Kṣatriyas of the lunar dynasty, were born in their respective regions. Pradyota’s son, Parimala, was strong and renowned, while from Vidyota came Bhīṣmasiṃha, who would become lord of the elephants. However, Bhīṣmasiṃha, finding all his kin unfriendly, renounced his own kingdom. He traveled to the city of Kānyakubja and offered praises to Jayacandra. Fearless and strong, Bhīṣmasiṃha obtained the kingdom of his maternal grandfather. Yet, when he was questioned about the enjoyment of all the kingdoms, he rejected those who asked. King Jayacandra, having heard of these events, addressed them, proclaiming Parimala, the valiant one, as his minister in name and granting him the great city of Mahāvatī for his livelihood. The others rejoiced at this arrangement, accepting it as proper. Yet, out of sorrow, the powerful king abandoned Mahāvatī and established another city on earth, making it his new dwelling. This new city was given to King Bhūmirāja, and another to Parimala. After his marriage, King Bhūmirāja founded a new fortress. In a brief moment, the gods established a threshold at the fortress gate, astonishing the king, who named it 'Dehalī.' O Brahmins, after three years had passed, King Jayachandra spoke, asking Pṛthivīrāja why he had not given him his share. He warned, “If not, then by my hard weapons, your soldiers will be destroyed.” The proud king of kings sent a messenger, declaring, “When those Chandravamshis were rejected by me for their deceit, you assembled a war-army of one hundred and sixty thousand. You are not to be punished, being powerful, but you ought to pay me tribute.” Thus, fierce enmity arose between Jayachandra and Pṛthivīrāja upon the earth. Jayachandra was powerful, but Pṛthivīrāja grew fearful. Nevertheless, Pṛthivīrāja took half the kingdom. Having conquered the southern direction, Pṛthivīrāja seized their treasures, astonishing the king. Amidst these events, there was a renowned and auspicious woman named Tilaka, famed for her bravery. King Jayachandra, for his part, had sixteen wives.